Band Room // Free

Tony Lukav has unique vocals, well suited to his repertoire of classic blues, jazz ballads and rock/pop classics. Story lines are traversed and explored in his repertoire, which is drawn from performers such as Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits.

His light piano style provides the perfect atmosphere for fine dining and conversation. Tony’s evocative vocals and piano style make his performance one not to be missed.

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Front Bar // Free

Rhyley McGrath is a talented young Bendigo-based musicians garnering praise and winning fans across Victoria. Rhyley grew up in Horsham, playing guitar from a young age. Moving to Bendigo in 2014 kick-started his career as he immersed himself in the local blues scene. He started performing as a singer-guitarist in mid-2016. Gigs in central Victoria, and then further around the state soon followed.

He plays predominatley rock, blues, funk and jazz styles, covers and originals. His playing style has been described as similar to that of other blues guitarists such as Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher and Robbern Ford. Rhyley plays solo acoustic sets and with his ever-evolving band. He also embraces the Bendigo ‘music jam’ culture and has shared the stage with acts including Birdhouse, Harlem, Geoff Achison, John McNamara and the Old Buzzards.

Rhyley has been helped along the way with support from a number of local guitarists including Bill Barber, Brett Garsed, and Andrew Watts.
Rhyley McGrath is an exceptional young talent, with a maturity and playing style beyond his years.

Band Room // $10

Hilda Green launches her debut album on Thursday 27 Feb at The Wesley Anne. A year and a half in the making & a lifetime brewing, the songs are a labour of love, created layer by layer at Far Carnal Studios with Andrew McCubbin.

Featuring some of the finest musicians, the tracks are a collection of cruisy tunes with an alternate folk, blues & rock country flavours. Originally from South Africa, Hilda Green brings her unique sound to life, alongside guest African musicians Olugbade Okundade (Nigeria) & Katanga Junior (Tanzania). With delightful harmonies from singers Kate Grealy & Tammy Haider — the solid backing of Jeff Samin (bass), Sascha Campbell (drums), Peter Keaney (mandolin), Jane McCracken (keys) — this new release featured more guest stars than you can poke a conductor stick at!

The band will perform their eclectic mix of heart-felt tunes in the cozy surrounds of the Wesley Anne in Northcote. Guests can enjoy a meal and drink while viewing fabulous live performances.

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Front Bar // Free

Crossroads is brought together by a shared love and dedication for the jazz repertoire, presenting a melodically explorative and rhythmically adventurous sound journey through the swing, bossa and modern jazz tunes. The group members have performed at national and international music and art festivals, various Melbourne venues such as Natalie’s restaurant, Park Hyatt Melbourne, RACV Club, Crown Casino, The Melbourne Club, Paris Cat,

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Band Room // $10 Pre Sale, $15 Door

To celebrate the success of her debut single “Blind” Paige Black will be putting on a special show playing her captivating songs with a full band at the Wesley Anne on the 28th Feb.

Paige Black is a soulful pop songstress who will take you on a journey, narrating the places she’s been and the relationships she’s made, breaking your heart and putting it back together with her warm endearing stage presence. Captivating you with her melodic soulful sound, drawing you in with her raw emotion and relatable experiences, she then ties it all together with a chorus that will be stuck with you for days.

Paige's debut single Blind, has had anyone listening singing along, with Triple J host Nkechi Anele likening it to the sounds of Meg Mac. Paige is excited to share this special night with you all!

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Front Bar // Free

Glory B is a funk-train loaded with explosive grooves, a strange hybrid of cabaret jazz and blues that has escaped quarantine and is bearing down on rock and roll like an ever-mutating alien virus. Led by pianist, vocalist and songwriter Bryson Mulholland the band features Daniel Brates on the drum set and Mimmo Panunzio on bass. Bryson is himself a strange, quivering beast, born of a piano’s unnatural mating with George Clinton’s best platform boots. Cabaret is his chief vice, and in public he conducts tests banned under international conventions, just to taste the temperament of the post-Tom Waits world. Working exclusively with producer Christian Pyle, Glory B has released three studio albums, Standing at the Door (2018), Sex Party (2012) and Puppies of Steel (2008) through SS Prawn and Spanner Records.

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Bandroom // $10

Janada are a new music project from Melbourne bringing together syncopated grooves under spacey atmospherics and ethereal vocals. Influenced by a wide range of artists such as Radiohead, Snarky Puppy, The Roots, Aldous Harding and more, they bring a unique sound to venues of Melbourne. Coming to the Wesley Anne for their first gig of 2020 and for the launch of their new single You and Yesterday, this is one gig that you don't want to miss!

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Bandroom // $10

Cate Taylor is an alt-folk/country singer songwriter from Melbourne. Her songs are delivered in a rich, vocal performance of poetic story telling, reflecting social, personal and environmental themes.

Taylor will launch her debut album, Red Dirt on March 1st at the Wesley Anne. Performing with her on the day will be an incredible line up of musicians, (including Jason Bunn on fiddle and Nicola Bell on drums) bringing together a strong and moving collection of songs.

Taylor’s music is described as rich, natural and grounded in heartfelt, spacious lyrics and a performance style that is authentic and engaging. Taylor is currently performing in various inner Melbourne and interstate venues, as well as co-writing new material with guitarist, Greg Hamilton.

Thoughtful songs with spacious production make for a very good album from Cate Taylor – Kavisha Mazzella, Composer and folklorist.

“A truly beautiful album; Taylor writes contemplative songs accompanied by soothing instrumentals that complement the very observant, reflective lyrics.” - Maja, Singer/songwriter and spoken word artist.

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Front Bar // Free

Rasteiro is a musical project with the aim of composing original works and performing them together with Brazilian standards of Bossa Nova, Samba, Baiao and more. Rasteiro is formed by Marcelo Garcia and Maurizio Gulina. Like a conversation they just play. At the end of the day the music says it all.

Band Room // Free

Henry Cooper will be gracing the Wesley Anne with a combination of improvisation and ballads throughout the month of March.

The sultry tones of Henry’s voice in combination with our beautiful baby grand will tickle you pink for the evening while you wine and dine with your loved ones in our band room. Feel free to appreciate from afar or sing along to your favourite classics if you hear a familiar tune.

These self taught stylings will provide the perfect atmosphere to woo a significant other or remember simpler times with your inner most posse. 

Band Room // Concession $20, Full Price $30 or Show and Meal deal $40

BlazeAid Moulin Beige

TUE 3rd March

The Moulin Beige is proud to be back for 2020 and will be raising money this month for BlazeAid: Not just rebuilding fences, but helping rebuild lives.

This month’s line up features:

AMY BODOSSIAN - Cult spoken word cabaret artist

ANNA THOMSON - Globe melting burlesque

SUE BROADWAY - Great Australian tea ceremony

GERALDINE HICKEY - Triple R host & stand Up legend

LIZ SKITCH - Squeezeboxing emcee

BORN IN A TAXI - physical theatre ‘Twins’

SCOUT BOXALL - Best emerging artist Melb Fringe

All monies raised will go directly to BlazeAid. Show starts 7.30pm.

Tickets: Concession $20, Full Price $30 or Show and Meal deal $40.

Group Deal: 6 tickets for $25 each (6 for the price of 5)

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Grim Fawkner is an itinerant minstrel, whose acoustic works range from upbeat folk/country, to soulful balladry, with elements of blues, pop & indie thrown in. He is a self taught guitarist and vocalist, has been self-managed and performing for 4 years and has toured extensively across Australia & NZ. He has mentored under Melbourne music stalwarts such as Charles Jenkins (Icecream Hands), Rebecca Barnard, and Davy Lane (You Am I). Grim, under his real name Tané Emia-Moore, has also been featured on Melbournes "BalconyTV", alongside artists such as Matt Corby, Neil Finn, & Eskimo Joe, and has performed support for Evermore in New Zealand.

He has played with Australian icons Something For Kate, You Am I, Missy Higgins and many more at Queenscliff Music Festival 2012. Grim Fawkner's music is fresh and unique enough to set it apart, yet with enough pop sensibility that it is accessible by all music appreciators. It is his high intensity and passion for performing live though that keeps him in the minds of all who see him play.

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Band Room // $20 + BF

”Hello,” said Grace Petrie sweetly. “I’m a protest singer.” Murmurs of approval.“ Actually I’m a socialist, feminist, lesbian, leftwing protest singer...” The place erupted.’

The first lines of The Guardian review of Cambridge Folk Festival.

A folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester in England, Grace has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly for ten years and has won an army of loyal fans in the UK who pile into her shows to sing back every carefully placed word of every song.

Her unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered, have won over audiences across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes, including on recent support dates to Australia’s Hannah Gadsby. She has also racked up tour supports with Billy Bragg, Josie Long and in 2019supported Frank Turner on his UK arena tour.

She regularly tours sold out shows across the UK and has appeared at an eclectic genre-crossing mix of festivalsLatitude, Musicport, 2000Trees, ShrewsburyFolk Festival, Greenbelt,Cambridge Folk Festival and in 2019 packed out The Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury Festival.‘ She’s an effervescent charm-bomb of a performer, even alone with an acoustic guitar, as she was that night, singing about Theresa May. “We’re getting stand-up and music,” a woman next to me said.’ The New Yorker Her ground-breaking album,‘Queer As Folk’,was released in autumn 2018.

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Front Bar // Free

Israeli musician Nir Tsfaty has recently moved to Melbourne, introducing, for the first time to the Australian audience, music from his wide creative work. Nir has been an active musician for the past decade - composer, songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist, acting as a solo artist and as a leader of the two Alternative Rock / Pop bands Noria and Bell Always. During this time he has released, together with his bands, three studio albums and played dozens of shows across Israel, including InDnegev Festival and the iconic stage of Barby Tel Aviv.

Nir's music is often minimalist and atmospheric, influenced by British Alternative Rock and Minimalism in classical and electronic music. Nir will play songs from his recent album with Bell Always, 'Daylight Slowly Fades', together with songs from Noria and new, unreleased songs that he has written in Melbourne.

Band Room // $15 Door, $10 + BF Presale

Albi & The Wolves are a New Zealand based trio that create a huge sound using only an acoustic guitar, an electric violin, a double bass, and their three voices. Chris Dent, Pascal Roggen, and Micheal Young’s individuality shines through the music to make something compelling, uplifting, soulful and fun. The band is returning to Melbourne for their second ever show on the 6th March with local hero’s Whiskey Dram kicking off the night.

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Front Bar // Free

Shota Ikeda is going to present lovely old jazz tunes at Wesley Anne!

He has studied music and played various styles of jazz. Inspired by his guitar teacher, Jack Pantazis, Shota has honed his skills playing jazz and improvising across many styles; swing, ballard, latin, blues.

Band Room // $15 Door

8:30pm - Mopoke

Experimenting with the synthesis of various styles including, Indian, Classical and Spiritual Jazz, Mopoke bring together the sonic and rhythmic differences and similarities of these traditions through improvisation. Mopoke's music revolves around an intuitive sense and feel of movement, sound, and stillness. Their "Philos-o-freq" takes listeners on an improvised and surreal dreamscape.

9:30pm - Firetail

Firetails music spans from 70s jazz fusion, South Indian carnatic music and Melbourne share house filth. With members from The Barons of Tang, 8 Foot Felix, The seven Ups and the Hot Potato Band joining forces to create colliding compositions.

Front Bar // Free

The Grand Baxter story began in mid-2017 as a welcome distraction from touring for for singer-songwriter Ben Langdon. Their songs dance between the lyrically intense and the playfully pretty, watermarked with a musicality and intent driven by their individual jazz, rock and country influences. Inspired by artists such as James Taylor, David Ramirez and Dawes, Grand Baxter are best described as 'a bold hamper of charisma, musicality and Americana charm.'

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Band Room // Free

Henry Cooper will be gracing the Wesley Anne with a combination of improvisation and ballads throughout the month of March.

The sultry tones of Henry’s voice in combination with our beautiful baby grand will tickle you pink for the evening while you wine and dine with your loved ones in our band room. Feel free to appreciate from afar or sing along to your favourite classics if you hear a familiar tune.

These self taught stylings will provide the perfect atmosphere to woo a significant other or remember simpler times with your inner most posse. 

Band Room // $15 Pre-sale, $20 Door

Award-winning cellist and singer-songwriter Monique Clare (The Maes) is previewing the songs from her upcoming album in Melbourne this March. Her music dances between rhythmic cello lines, powerfully vulnerable vocals and heart-tugging harmonies. Since breaking out as a solo artist in 2017, her song writing has become increasingly daring and potent, with hard-hitting lyrics and an unconventional brand of classical-folk-pop cello. She tours internationally as a member of The Maes, and has also worked with Kate Miller-Heidke, Katie Noonan, Darol Anger and Eminem. For this show only, she's joined by Isaac Gunnoo on double bass and Chris Lewis on drums.

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Front Bar // Free

Jazz vocalist, singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and electronic music producer Helen Catanchin performs two solo acoustic sets of her poetic originals, plus covers from diverse genres. With a talent for storytelling and a warm and commanding vocal tone, Helen's solo repertoire ranges from calypso, Romanian hora and trad jazz, to folk, pop and her own eclectic songs, all uniquely arranged for ukulele or guitar.

A Melbourne-based musician, Helen leads several bands and has been featured at major jazz venues and festivals for over a decade, including Bennetts Lane, Paris Cat, Bird's Basement, Caravan Club, and the Wangaratta and Eltham Town Jazz and Blues Festivals. She has released an EP and two singles of her own original material, through her band lena and her solo act KATANKIN. For more information, visit http://www.helencatanchin.com. "There’s a purity and believability in the voice that should make its mark on the Australian music scene.” – Mal Stanley, ABC’s Jazztrack

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Band Room // $30 Festival Pass

MUF - Inspiring Artists, Fantastic Fun, Great Workshops & More!

The Melbourne Ukulele Festival (MUF) - Australia's first, international ukulele festival was established in 2010. Since then, MUF has become a musical institution. Workshops, performances, local and international acts and experts, as well as a musicians marketplace - we even host the inimitable Pimp my MUF - a showcase of custom painted and decorated ukes.

MUF is an annual event proudly presented by a dedicated group of uke enthusiasts and performers. MUF gathers the ukulele tribe from all over Australia and the world gathering in Melbourne to share their love of ukulele - the small but mighty instrument. All are welcome to our festival and we encourage new visitors to come and take a look.

In 2020, the new festival committee are working hard to reimagine the festival, to draw on the legacy of the past, and continue to build the institution that MUF has become.

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Front Bar // Free

SNAJ was formed in 2017 by tenor saxophonist Omid Shayan with the goal of exploring complex rhythms and twisting melodies while still remaining funky and accessible. Featuring Ben Hansen on drums and Paul Maz on electric bass, the trio will challenge and excite with two sets of tunes that will make you both stroke your chin and tap your feet.

Band Room // $10

The jazz orchestra are intent on celebrating the work of individual artists and improvisational talents of masters like Duke Ellington, J.J. Johnson and Wynton Marsalis. The offering on Sunday 15th of March is titled “friends from afar” an exploration in big band jazz. This concert will feature work by the great Duke Ellington Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi and the Boss Brass.

Front Bar // Free

Dealing With Dinosaurs is a collaboration between Ellie Lamb (trombone, vocals, guitar) and Fiona Steele (guitars, vocals and mandolin). Performing interactive original compositions, covers of pop songs and jazz standards, the duo features blended vocal harmonies and orchestrated song arrangements.

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Henry Cooper will be gracing the Wesley Anne with a combination of improvisation and ballads throughout the month of March.

The sultry tones of Henry’s voice in combination with our beautiful baby grand will tickle you pink for the evening while you wine and dine with your loved ones in our band room. Feel free to appreciate from afar or sing along to your favourite classics if you hear a familiar tune.

These self taught stylings will provide the perfect atmosphere to woo a significant other or remember simpler times with your inner most posse. 

Band Room // $15 Full, $10 Concession

Story Wise Women is a place for women to be heard and bear witness, be moved and connected, make meaning and laugh. It is Melbourne's only storytelling event for women. This is an open opportunity 8 - 10 women to tell a 5 - 10 minute true story - no notes, it happened to you, and for the rest of us to listen. There is no obligation to tell a story, listeners are needed just as much as tellers. Drinks and food for sale in the bar.

For more information go to https://www.storywise.com.au/story-wise-women

Front Bar // Free

For two Thursday's in March, Well Into Winter will be playing a set of their hopeless, maudlin original songs, woefully inappropriate to the Wes' handsome patrons, a sharp kick in the face of anyone hoping to date and dinner in peace. We look forward to your company.

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Band Room // $10

Aimee Francis and Tracey Barnett first crossed paths when they were finalists in the Gympie Muster Talent Search 2019. With complimentary music styles, they always knew they would perform a show together and this is it! Come down to the Wesley Anne Thursday 19th March from 8pm to witness these two woman in music rising up the ranks.

West Australian singer-songwriter Tracey Barnett has earned a reputation for heartfelt song-writing and exhilarating shows thanks to her distinctive, high-energy brand of blues and roots. She performs at the Wesley Anne every time she tours Victoria, but this time she is in her element in the intimate space of the back room.

Aimee Francis is a Victorian, so not too far to travel for this show, but it will be her debut performance at the Wesley Anne. In her own merging of Americana-rock-country you can hear her Tom Petty and Eagles influences.

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Front Bar // Free

SAT – Guitarist, Stella Anning (Bitches Brew, Push Portal, SPIRE Ensemble) is joined with
Bassist, Claire Cross (Oh Pep!, The Surface Project, The Outdoor Type) and Drummer, Alex
Roper (SPIRE Ensemble, Pigeon Presents, Ade Ishs Trio) performing Anning’s original
compositions inspired by all things guitar.  Influenced by bands such as Kruangbin, Stevie
Wonder, The Meters and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, the trio play a mix of blues, jazz, motown and soul.
The trio is an all female line up, but for no reason except that Anning thinks these musicians are her dream rhythm section.

“Since moving back to Melbourne (2018) and being back in the Melbourne music scene, as soon as I met both of these incredible musicians, I knew I had to start a trio with them.”

After only forming in June 2019, SAT are headed to the studio early 2020 to record their first EP.

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Band Room // $20 Door

Greece and Ireland. Two countries with enormously rich musical traditions, both sharing a lot of common ground. Music is a way of life in these two cultures, not only being dance music, but also music for “pareas” or “sessions”. Where people eat, drink, sing and dance together, long before Facebook and smartphones came along. What this night is about, is a meeting between the two musical traditions.

Omados plays regional Greek folk music, Greann Dove specialises in Irish traditional tunes, with some Balkan flavours thrown in. Both bands featuring the bagpipes from their respective cultures (the Uillean pipes from Ireland and the gaida and tsambouna pipes from Greece), each band will play a set before the night concludes with both bands on stage playing some shared repertoire all together. Clarinets, bagpipes, lutes, fiddles, bouzoukis, guitars, lyres. Ελάτε όλοι! Come on down everyone!

Front Bar // Free

From the eastern suburbs of Melbourne come The Bean Project, a vibrant brass-clad trio blending the raw sounds of folk, jazz and singer-songwriter - most aptly described as 'the odd marriage of James Taylor and The Cat Empire'. The Bean Project formed as a french-horn and acoustic guitar duo, playing small shows and busking up and down the East Coast of Australia. After two EPs and a full length album The Bean Project had grown into a five-piece, performing at Port Fairy Folk Festival, National Folk Festival and Folk Alliance International (USA).

2019 brought about a change in line-up, the triumphant sound of sax and occasional electric guitar, and an exciting infusion of soul and groove into their jazzy folk sound. The Bean Project are working on a new album due to be released in early 2020.

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Band Room // $15 + BF Pre-sale, $20 Door

Colin Lillie is one of a kind - this you discover within moments of hearing the “Gypsy Scotsman” and proud adopted Territorian share his song. Beyond that, what’s truly special about Lillie is his passion for life and music. Capturing the kind of intensity that Colin has on an album or a live performance is something that every musician aspires to. Whether it’s because of past experiences, a knack for songwriting, his powerful voice or a combination of these things. What remains true is that every time Colin Lillie picks up a guitar and sings something special happens - the passion shines through, and the music becomes real.

After a hard-won battle with addiction Lillie discovered his soul’s voice. In 2012 Lillie released an EP beginning a journey of magic, which has audiences mesmerised to this day. In 2013 he won the NT heat for Telstra Road to Discovery and also had the great pleasure of working with Bill Chambers helping to produce wife and Indigenous artist Jacinta Price’s album Dry River. In 2014 along with producer Dave Crowe (Resin Moon) and Ben Allen (Broadwing and producer of Gawurra's album Ratja Yaliyali) as the group Shadows on Blue they recorded a self titled EP, which saw them gain success with licensing and airplay both in Australia and USA. In 2016 Lillie released his debut album Glass Homes.

This album allowed him to share his truth with genuine songs that cut straight to the bone. Recorded and produced by Mark Myers (Middle East) in his Cairns studio, the two men were successful in creating an incredibly honest album. Colin’s first single, Give Thanks won him NT Song of the Year (Blues and Roots) and saw the honest troubadour tour and impress crowds all over Australia with his intense live performances. Follow up singles Renegade and Within, both gained raves reviews with their music videos. The debut album also earned critical acclaim from some of Australia's top music reviewers:

“With his debut record, Lillie has reached within himself and brought forth something truly special; a glass house is one thing, open for the world to see, but a Glass Home is another entirely.” - The Guardian 4/5 stars.

-“A compelling debut album, packed with vocal power, poetry, passion and palpable honesty” - The Australian 4.5/5 stars

With continual performances around the country Lillie has managed to prove himself as one of the Northern Territories and Australia's best performers winning himself the first ever National Live Music Award NT. With such command Lillie gives thanks to a loyal following who helped him gain the AU Reviews Peoples Choice Australian Artist of the Year, which he continues to grow where ever he performs. He has began writing for the follow up to Glass Homes with the support of Graham (Asho) Ashton from Footstomp Music and producer Jamie Trevaskis who produced the award winning Leanne Tennant (Red Wine, Late Nights). Both are pushing Lillie to delve deeper in order to produce more rich and darker songs.

Colin has built a strong relationship with Catherine Britt (Rhythm Magazine) with promises of future collaborations. Lillie is determined to show that no matter how remote you are you can build a successful career in music while continuing to perform live in front of audiences around Australia and beyond. Colin’s ultimate goal is to share his unique style and story to as many audiences in Australia and beyond. To collaborate and grow as a writer and musician and share that which has proven to be a gift for everyone who has heard it.

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Band Room // $5 Door

Merri Creek Gospel Explosion Choir is excited to present Poets & Prophets: a concert program inspired by the great activists, musical visionaries and gospel-infused folk legends.  Supported by Jacob Daffy and interwoven with the spoken word storytelling of Tenx9, this performance promises to be one that will lift your vision and nourish your soul. 

Merri Creek Gospel Explosion is a community choir all about making great music, having a great time while we do it and engaging the power of song to enrich our community. 

Tenx9 is a storytelling night that originated in Belfast and spread around the world. In Melbourne, people gather once a month in Northcote to drink whiskey and hear nine people with up to ten minutes each tell a real story from their lives.

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Rosario De Marco, guitarist-composer is renowned throughout Italy for his arrangements and performances of Neapolitan and popular music.

Rosario has performed live as well as for national TV and radio. He has released a number of CDs, including "Light and Shadows" "Roots" and "Intuition". His music captures the warmth and passion of the Southern European lands, taking elements from flamenco, jazz, classical, folk and popular music. With this mixture of different musical inspirations, he creates his own personal and highly melodious style.

Rosario is a gifted musician and composer, he can create a Mediterranean atmosphere with just a guitar. His style is something between melodious picking and rhythmic percussive playing. The general impression is aggressive and experimental, he adds a lot of influences into his tunes but it always sounds somehow rooted in the Mediterranean, yet with a unique flavour to it. With countless performances around Italy and Australia, Rosario's reputation as a unique and vibrant guitarist has grown swiftly.

Recent successful performances include as the support act for Omara Portuondo (Buena Vista Social Club), and Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Melbourne Concert Hall.

He can also be heard on radio stations such as SBS, 3AK, ABC and 3MBS.

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Band Room // Free

Henry Cooper will be gracing the Wesley Anne with a combination of improvisation and ballads throughout the month of March.

The sultry tones of Henry’s voice in combination with our beautiful baby grand will tickle you pink for the evening while you wine and dine with your loved ones in our band room. Feel free to appreciate from afar or sing along to your favourite classics if you hear a familiar tune.

These self taught stylings will provide the perfect atmosphere to woo a significant other or remember simpler times with your inner most posse. 

Front Bar // Free

For two Thursday's in March, Well Into Winter will be playing a set of their hopeless, maudlin original songs, woefully inappropriate to the Wes' handsome patrons, a sharp kick in the face of anyone hoping to date and dinner in peace. We look forward to your company.

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Front Bar // Free

Casabella is 'good jazz done good'. Four minds meet in one to play a selection of the finest tunes of the last fifty years. One part swing, two parts modern jazz, and a small amount of originality, the band was forged in a seven year battle to play low volume jazz at an Italian pizza restaurant in Melbourne's north. This iteration features Cheryl Durongpisitkul, Ben Christensen, Mike Panton and Nathan Power.

Front Bar // Free

Join Tapsalteerie in celebrating local artists and places in the final day of the Darebin’s newest festival, FUSE.

Bringing together three artists from diverse, yet complimentary backgrounds, Tapsalteerie is a Melbourne-based Celtic music group, consisting of flute (Meredith Beardmore), guitar/keyboards (Timothy Franklin), and double bass (Isaac Gunnoo). The group performs original music that explores interesting territory – including unusual time-signatures and colourful harmonies – infused with the rhythmic drive and tone colours of traditional Irish and Scottish music.

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Band Room // Free

Henry Cooper will be gracing the Wesley Anne with a combination of improvisation and ballads throughout the month of March.

The sultry tones of Henry’s voice in combination with our beautiful baby grand will tickle you pink for the evening while you wine and dine with your loved ones in our band room. Feel free to appreciate from afar or sing along to your favourite classics if you hear a familiar tune.

These self taught stylings will provide the perfect atmosphere to woo a significant other or remember simpler times with your inner most posse. 

Band Room // $30

She's back! After sell out shows Australia wide, Opera Diva and Comedienne Emily Burke is back with high notes and hilarious gags.

Mother, Opera Singer, Lover of wine and cherry ripes (in that order ) Emily is SO EXCITED to be performing in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, with her pal, sidekick and master of the keys DEVIANI SEGAL.

“Emily will make you laugh and cry when you least expect it”

Expect Opera*

Expect Wine**

A night for music lovers and those who might like to try Opera....***

A night of laughter and beautiful music– she might even sing the sing the song about Tasmania and is not too proud to jump out of a cake. ****

The show runs for 1 hour, there's a bar and no interval so come along, get a bit buzzy, laugh, cry and still make it home in time for Midsommer Murders #wink #yourewelcome.

*No boring bits

** I would

*** Whilst drinking wine

**** As long as it contains gluten.

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Front Bar // Free

Christopher Skepper-trpt.,Chris Pappas-tsax., Nashua Lee-gtr., John O’Hagan-dbass, Chris Lewis-drums. SHOL is a quintet from Melbourne that has been performing and recording since 2012. They are a contemporary jazz ensemble whose original compositions cover hard bop, free jazz, world and soul
music. They have developed a personal and unique ensemble sound and are all composers in their own right. All the members of SHOL have paid their musical dues over a period of many years performing, composing and collaborating with many of Australia’s finest jazz musicians. These musicians have come
together forming a solid and highly experienced unit writing original compositions for their musical inspirations, paying homage to Coltrane, Coleman, Davis, Monk, Mingus, Taylor, Blakey etc. The music takes you on a journey exploring melodic themes, moods and rhythmic textures, building on compositions demanding freedom in improvisation.

“Shol have certainly developed a most engaging sound and their original pieces reflect a commitment to thoughtful, intelligent composition.” Jack Beamish-Jazz Spectrum Oct’14

“Shol prove themselves to be fearless, and rightly so. As improvisers they are inventive, soulful and adventurous. Their interaction is exemplary, similar to supergroups as the Cookers, to mention yet
another band that looks to the spirit of post-bop for inspiration. By creating this delightful labor of love and devotion, Shol can affirm that it definitely pays to follow the straight and narrow path.”
Nikos Fotakis, AustralianJazz.net, January 2015

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Band Room // $30

She's back! After sell out shows Australia wide, Opera Diva and Comedienne Emily Burke is back with high notes and hilarious gags.

Mother, Opera Singer, Lover of wine and cherry ripes (in that order ) Emily is SO EXCITED to be performing in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, with her pal, sidekick and master of the keys DEVIANI SEGAL.

“Emily will make you laugh and cry when you least expect it”

Expect Opera*

Expect Wine**

A night for music lovers and those who might like to try Opera....***

A night of laughter and beautiful music– she might even sing the sing the song about Tasmania and is not too proud to jump out of a cake. ****

The show runs for 1 hour, there's a bar and no interval so come along, get a bit buzzy, laugh, cry and still make it home in time for Midsommer Murders #wink #yourewelcome.

*No boring bits

** I would

*** Whilst drinking wine

**** As long as it contains gluten.

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Known for lyrical playing and fearless improvisation on the fiddle coupled with a driving and dynamic backup guitar style, Tangent (Kathleen Fownes and Everest Witman) is a force to be reckoned with in the North American trad scene. Normally two thirds of the trad super trio Nova, Tangent presents a show in this rare duo format which draws on traditions such as bal folk, contemporary Scottish trad, as well as their roots as New England dance musicians.

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Adrian Whyte takes the instrumental format of a small guitar driven jazz combo and runs through all kinds of territory, from contemporary renditions of pop classics to traditional jazz, these guys will have you guessing tunes and tapping your feet. The perfect backdrop to a few drinks and conversation. Checkout Adrian Whyte's Old Jazz New School album on Spotify and you'll know what you're in for!

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Led by trombonist Scott van Gemert, the SvG Trio returns to the Wesley Anne front bar. Featuring the limitless talents of Paddy Fitzgerald (Double Bass) and Luke Andresen (Drums), these musicians combine for some swinging, interactive jazz, interpreting classic tunes from the Great American Songbook.

Caleb Wilson (piano), Fred Booker-Malcolm (bass) and Quinn Knight (drums) bring a fresh approach to the classic piano trio format, inspired by the legends of the past as well their study with some of Australia’s foremost improvising musicians. Originally getting together to jam on some standards, the trio have increasingly been playing their own originals, written by every member of the band, drawing on weird, wacky and wonderful influences from many different genres and art forms to create a sound that is fast becoming uniquely their own.

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Trio Agogo return to their spiritual home for another wild ride of Brazilian goodness, bringing with them the hottest of grooves and the guitar madness of 4, 6 and 7 string guitars. Expect Samba, Choro, Forro and more as the Agog’s take flight”

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On the back of her sophomore album ‘Want it All’, Little Wise stops in at the Wesley Anne for a cosy night in with her home town crowd. Described by triple j Roots ’n All as singing “with the wisdom of an old soul”, the Melbourne based songwriter has been turning heads and melting hearts with her vintage folk rock sounds as she tours the country in support of the new album.

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Rowan Pattison is back at the Wesley Anne front bar with the great talents of Paddy Fitzgerald on Double Bass and Lewis Pierre on Drums playing their take on standards from both the American and European songbook.

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Vic Polyik’s Blues Cosmonauts bring their unique style of Californian Jump Blues to The Wesley Anne. Vic has a huge harmonica tone with a strong sense of swing inspired by Los Angeles’ great jump n’ boogie outfits of the ’50s. Fifteen years in Canada saw Vic play and record with some of blues finest including; Shuggie Otis, Amos Garrett and Jeff Simmons, one of a handful of musicians to share songwriting credits with Frank Zappa. Vic’s instrumentals often favour the chromatic harmonica for playing the blues. Be sure to catch this three-piece bluesabilly combo as they perform tunes from Vic’s upcoming release, Zero Gravity Swing.

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Yyan Ng and Emily Sheppard write and play original contemporary folk tunes with shimmering fiddle and acoustic guitar lines, prepared and alternatively tuned violins, violas and guitars, ephemeral vocals, and complex rhythms and harmonies. Emily and Yyan both push the boundaries of contemporary violin/viola and guitar playing and draw inspiration from place – personal, earthly & interstellar. They are driven by an endless curiosity for sound, stories and the numinous.

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Rhyley McGrath is a talented young Bendigo-based musicians garnering praise and winning fans across Victoria. Rhyley grew up in Horsham, playing guitar from a young age. Moving to Bendigo in 2014 kick-started his career as he immersed himself in the local blues scene. He started performing as a singer-guitarist in mid-2016. Gigs in central Victoria, and then further around the state soon followed.

He plays predominatley rock, blues, funk and jazz styles, covers and originals. His playing style has been described as similar to that of other blues guitarists such as Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher and Robbern Ford. Rhyley plays solo acoustic sets and with his ever-evolving band. He also embraces the Bendigo ‘music jam’ culture and has shared the stage with acts including Birdhouse, Harlem, Geoff Achison, John McNamara and the Old Buzzards.

Rhyley has been helped along the way with support from a number of local guitarists including Bill Barber, Brett Garsed, and Andrew Watts.
Rhyley McGrath is an exceptional young talent, with a maturity and playing style beyond his years.

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Rhyley McGrath is a talented young Bendigo-based musicians garnering praise and winning fans across Victoria. Rhyley grew up in Horsham, playing guitar from a young age. Moving to Bendigo in 2014 kick-started his career as he immersed himself in the local blues scene. He started performing as a singer-guitarist in mid-2016. Gigs in central Victoria, and then further around the state soon followed.

He plays predominatley rock, blues, funk and jazz styles, covers and originals. His playing style has been described as similar to that of other blues guitarists such as Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher and Robbern Ford. Rhyley plays solo acoustic sets and with his ever-evolving band. He also embraces the Bendigo ‘music jam’ culture and has shared the stage with acts including Birdhouse, Harlem, Geoff Achison, John McNamara and the Old Buzzards.

Rhyley has been helped along the way with support from a number of local guitarists including Bill Barber, Brett Garsed, and Andrew Watts.
Rhyley McGrath is an exceptional young talent, with a maturity and playing style beyond his years.

Band Room // $11 + BF Pre-Sale, $15 Door

After 3 best-selling studio albums, 2 EP’s, and over 12 years of international touring, Owen Campbell has cemented himself as one of Australia’s premier blues exports. He has performed in many corners of the world, including the highest blues festival in the world - The Himalayan Blues Festival in Kathmandu Nepal.

Every album has hit the Top 10 on iTunes Blues Charts in over 10 countries. One of which - “Sunshine Road” - reached Number 1 on the overall charts (Australia) knocking Adele of the top spot in 2014. Owen brings a gumbo-like repertoire and his smouldering guitar work runs from bluesy riffs and soulful finger-picking to lap steel guitar solos using a shot glass slide.

His gritty Americana vocals makes this blues maven a global favourite. “He propels with explosive anguish and undeniable charm!” Glide Magazine (USA)

“Campbell possesses an exceptional musical personality. You wholeheartedly believe every note he plays and sings.” Rhythms Magazine

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